Plastic Omnium is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bumpers, fenders, body panels and body modules, serving 15% of the global market for exterior components. The company’s plant in Measham, Derbyshire is a Tier 1 supplier to JLR, Nissan and other automotive manufacturers throughout the UK.

The automotive industry operates in a tough competitive environment, characterised by high-energy use and strong buyer power, meaning that input cost rises are very hard to pass on. Determined to manage costs and carbon emissions in an uncertain  economic environment, Plastic Omnium turned to BasePower to develop an on-site power generation project that would reduce both its energy consumption and CO2 footprint.